Home Access®HEPATITIS C Test Screening Kit

PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

A confidential and
anonymousdiagnostic test performed at home for
the determinationand
identification of the Hepatitis C virus in whole blood. Clinically proven to be
greater than 99.9% accurate and approved for home use by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration. All inclusive price for one complete Hepatitis C test screen.
Prepaid laboratory processing, personal coded identification (PIN) number,
prepaid shipping
mailer and toll free 800 number access for test results. Anonymity of results is
guaranteed.

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USE:The Home Access® Hepatitis C Test was developed for use in
screening for and identifying the human hepatitis C
virus in whole blood. The test is anonymous and completed on a private and
confidential basis at home without the necessity and high cost of physician
consultations and laboratory fees. The comprehensive test kit includes all the
components required to anonymously collect a small whole blood specimen, have it
processed and screened for the Hepatitis C virus by an accredited diagnostic
laboratory and receive the results about10
days after samples are received by the laboratory. The Home Access® Hepatitis C test has been clinically proven and certified by the
FDA to be safe, effective and equally accurate as Hepatitis C tests administered by
doctors, clinics and professional healthcare providers. Use of a Home Access®
Hepatitis C Test kit affords total anonymity and privacy to
the tested individual.

BACKGROUND

Hepatitis C (HepC or HCV) is a viral infection
which causes inflammation and cell deterioration in the liver. Hepatitis C is a
blood borne infection, and may result from exposure to blood or body fluids that
contain the hepatitis C virus. Consequently, exposure and method of infection is
similar to that of the HIV virus. Approximately 4.1 million Americans are
infected with hepatitis C. Currently, Hepatitis C is responsible for an
estimated 9,000-10,000 deaths annually resulting from chronic liver failure.
Hepatitis C is the leading cause for liver transplant and the 10th leading cause
of death in the U.S. Comparatively, hepatitis C is five times more prevalent
than HIV. According to the National Institute of Health, the highest rates of
HCV infection are found among injection drug users and hemophilia patients
(60%-90%); moderate rates among hemodialysis patients (20%); and lower rates
among persons with numerous sexual partners (>50). Hepatitis C infection affects
persons of all ages, but highest prevalence is among middle-age adults. The
immune system of infected individuals is seldom able to clear the virus
completely. Over 70% of Hepatitis C cases become chronic, meaning liver enzyme
levels remain elevated for at least six months after infection. The enzymes
alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) are released
when liver cells are injured or die. Elevated ALT and AST levels may appear and
disappear throughout the course of the infection. Hepatitis C is a silent disease (absence of
symptoms). Consequently serious liver damage can occur prior to initial
diagnosis. Untreated, hepatitis C can eventually result in complete liver
failure. At risk individuals should be tested periodically for the Hepatitis C
virus as a matter of routine health maintenance.

The complete test procedure is accomplished in a few
easy steps using the materials provided in the kit package.Prior to testing, a special toll free number is
called to activate the 14 digit test code and
to obtain anonymous access to professional counselors
to insure the entire test process is understood.Using
the spring loaded lancet
device,the finger is pricked and
two drops of blood are deposited on a specially treated test card. The sample
test
card is then sealed and placed in the self addressed postage prepaid mailer.
In approximately 10 business days, the special access toll
free number is called for test results. Using only the
assigned 14 digit code PIN number, the caller is given the test results and if
necessary, has the option to receive
professional post-test counseling and medical referrals.

The Home Access® Hepatitis C
Screening Test is FDA approved and available for home or professional use in the
following standard sales units. Each test kit is all inclusive and individually
boxed with all the components required to perform one whole blood Hepatitis C screen.
There are no additional costs beyond the kit purchase price and all laboratory
processing fees and mailing costs are prepaid and included. Professional and
reseller volume discounts may apply to quantity purchases above the sale units
listed. Contact
Customer Service for volume
quotations.

Description

Packaging

Units

Cost

Home Access® Hepatitis CScreening Test

Boxed Kit

One (1)

N/A

Three (3)

N/A

Six (6)

N/A

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